The Australian book of heroism : stories of courage and sacrifice / Larry Writer.

By: Writer, LarryMaterial type: TextTextPublication details: Millers Point, N.S.W. : Pier 9, 2010Description: 255 p. ; ports. ; 24 cmISBN: 9781741964837 (pbk.)Subject(s): Heroes -- Australia -- History | Leadership -- Australia -- History | Australia -- HistoryDDC classification: 920.0994
Contents:
Preface -- Ch. 1 Mum Shirl -- Ch. 2 Sir Donald Bradman -- Ch. 3 Vivian Bullwinkle -- Ch. 4 Ingrid Poulson -- Ch. 5 Bert Hinkler --Ch. 6 Matthew Flinders -- Ch. 7 Ray Simpson -- Ch. 8 Garry Lynch -- Ch. 9 Dr Chris O'Brien -- Ch. 10 Dr Grace Warren -- Ch. 11 Peter Lalor -- Ch. 12 Reverend John Flynn -- Ch. 13 Paul Featherstone -- Ch. 14 Darren Stratti -- Ch. 15 Mother Mary MacKillop -- Ch. 16 Captain John Glossop -- Ch. 17 Sir Douglas Mawson -- Ch. 18 Dr Fiona Wood --Ch. 19 Thomas 'Diver' Derrick.
Summary: BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY. AUSTRALIAN. Some heroes are ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary deeds in their daily jobs like Dr Fiona Wood who created plastic skin which has saved the lives of numerous burn victims, including those maimed in the Bali bombing. Other heroes display incredible bravery during times of war such as Tom "Diver" Derrick, a WWII hero who Major Peter Cosgrove has called Australia's greatest-ever soldier. From explorers, soldiers, doctors and nurses to charity workers, religious figures, and everyday mothers and fathers, Larry Writer offers a fascinating look into the life of some truly inspirational Australians.
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Includes bibliographical references and index.

Preface -- Ch. 1 Mum Shirl -- Ch. 2 Sir Donald Bradman -- Ch. 3 Vivian Bullwinkle -- Ch. 4 Ingrid Poulson -- Ch. 5 Bert Hinkler --Ch. 6 Matthew Flinders -- Ch. 7 Ray Simpson -- Ch. 8 Garry Lynch -- Ch. 9 Dr Chris O'Brien -- Ch. 10 Dr Grace Warren -- Ch. 11 Peter Lalor -- Ch. 12 Reverend John Flynn -- Ch. 13 Paul Featherstone -- Ch. 14 Darren Stratti -- Ch. 15 Mother Mary MacKillop -- Ch. 16 Captain John Glossop -- Ch. 17 Sir Douglas Mawson -- Ch. 18 Dr Fiona Wood --Ch. 19 Thomas 'Diver' Derrick.

BIOGRAPHY & AUTOBIOGRAPHY. AUSTRALIAN. Some heroes are ordinary people accomplishing extraordinary deeds in their daily jobs like Dr Fiona Wood who created plastic skin which has saved the lives of numerous burn victims, including those maimed in the Bali bombing. Other heroes display incredible bravery during times of war such as Tom "Diver" Derrick, a WWII hero who Major Peter Cosgrove has called Australia's greatest-ever soldier. From explorers, soldiers, doctors and nurses to charity workers, religious figures, and everyday mothers and fathers, Larry Writer offers a fascinating look into the life of some truly inspirational Australians.

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